How far is Southbury, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Southbury, CT to Hungary, CT is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.84 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.89 mi
65.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.89 mi
Kilometers
65.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.48 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Sat, Apr 25, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Southbury
Sat, Apr 25, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbury
2026-04-25T00:24
Arrive Hungary
Sat, Apr 25, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Southbury
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Hungary
31.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
Hungary Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southbury and Hungary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and Hungary.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street North

    830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury

    2574 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Salmon Brook Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbury and Hungary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
24.2 mi · 43%
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 13%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 5%
Salmon Brook Street
2.55 mi · 4%
East Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 33m from Southbury
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Southbury and Light Rain Likely near Hungary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southbury to Hungary?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Southbury and 31.3 miles from Hungary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Southbury and Light Rain Likely near Hungary.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbury and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 40.89 mi (65.81 km).

Southbury

#1 Southbury

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population19,496
Coordinates41.4814800, -73.2131700
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-73.213296, 41.481493)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Southbury and Hungary. The current time is 00:24:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.